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You can get still get great fuel efficiency out of cars with a normal, gasoline engine. These high mileage vehicles are normally smaller cars such as compacts, mid-size vehicles and small SUVs. And, for the most part, they are equipped with four-cylinder engines, which, generally, have less power than larger V-6 and V-8s. Usually, there's a trade-off between power and fuel-effiency. | You can get still get great fuel efficiency out of cars with a normal, gasoline engine. These high mileage vehicles are normally smaller cars such as compacts, mid-size vehicles and small SUVs. And, for the most part, they are equipped with four-cylinder engines, which, generally, have less power than larger V-6 and V-8s. Usually, there's a trade-off between power and fuel-effiency. | ||
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tests and rates all new vehicles for | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tests and rates all new vehicles for both city and highway driving. These ratings are posted on a vehicle's sticker. Prospective buyers should be aware that many owners realize different miles in real-world driving. | ||
Each of the vehicles listed below received the highest fuel efficiency ratings in their respective category: | Each of the vehicles listed below received the highest fuel efficiency ratings in their respective category: |
Revision as of 13:19, 23 June 2006
You can get still get great fuel efficiency out of cars with a normal, gasoline engine. These high mileage vehicles are normally smaller cars such as compacts, mid-size vehicles and small SUVs. And, for the most part, they are equipped with four-cylinder engines, which, generally, have less power than larger V-6 and V-8s. Usually, there's a trade-off between power and fuel-effiency.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tests and rates all new vehicles for both city and highway driving. These ratings are posted on a vehicle's sticker. Prospective buyers should be aware that many owners realize different miles in real-world driving.
Each of the vehicles listed below received the highest fuel efficiency ratings in their respective category:
Model | EPA Estimated MPG city/hwy |
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Compact Cars | |
Honda Civic | 30/40 |
Scion xA | 31/38 |
Midsize Cars | |
Scion xB | 30/34 |
Pontiac Vibe | 29/34 |
Full-Size Cars | |
Hyundai Sonata | 24/33 |
Toyota Avalon | 22/31 |
Luxury Cars | |
Audi A3 | 25/31 |
Audi A4 | 24/32 |
Lexus IS 250 | 24/32 |
Sports Cars | |
Acura RSX | 25/34 |
Volkswagen GTI | 25/31 |
SUVs | |
Toyota RAV4 (2WD) | 24/30 |